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Every list in one place: supposed contradictions, misused verses, prophecies, names, parables, creeds, and the rest. With no section picked you see all of them. Pick one or more sections to narrow it, then filter by words, verse, kind, or tag. Unroll a row for the answer.
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Old Testament texts Christians have read as pointing to the first coming of Christ, plus a few claims people say He did not fulfill. Look one up by title or verse, or read a whole group. Each one shows how it was first stated, then how it was fulfilled. Debated and claimed texts are marked.
- Debated means readers disagree whether the older text is a prediction of Him, or how tightly the New Testament use sits on it.
- Claimed, not fulfilled means some lists treat this as a messianic requirement He did not meet at the first coming.
Seed of the Woman
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In the garden God speaks a wound to the serpent: the woman's seed will crush his head.
Abraham's Seed
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God promises that in Abraham's seed all the families of the earth will be blessed.
The Scepter from Judah
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Jacob's blessing puts rule in Judah until tribute comes to the one it belongs to.
A Son of David
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God promises David a house, a son, and a throne that will not end.
A Child Born, a Son Given
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Isaiah names a child with names too heavy for a merely human throne: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Born of a Virgin
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Isaiah speaks to a frightened king of a young woman who conceives, and of a child called Immanuel.
Born in Bethlehem
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Micah names Bethlehem Ephrathah as the place from which a ruler in Israel will come.
Out of Egypt
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Hosea hears God say, Out of Egypt I called my son. Matthew hears it on the road back from hiding.
Rachel Weeping
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Jeremiah hears Rachel weeping for her children in the exile. Matthew hears her again in Bethlehem.
Called a Nazarene
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Matthew says the prophets spoke of Him being called a Nazarene. No one verse says that sentence.
David's Seed
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God promised to raise up one of David’s own sons and establish his kingdom. Matthew opens his calling Jesus the son of David, and people in need cried out to Him by that name.
To Reign on David's Throne Forever
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God promised David a son whose throne He would establish forever and from whom He would never remove His loving devotion. Gabriel told Mary that Jesus would reign on David’s throne forever.
"I Will Be His Father, He...my Son."
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Chronicles repeats God’s promise to be a Father to David’s son and never remove His loving devotion. Hebrews quotes it about Jesus.
His Kingdom Is Everlasting
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God promised to establish the throne of David’s son forever. Peter speaks of the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I Will Be His Father
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God promised David’s son, “I will be his Father, and he will be My son.” Solomon was the first son in view. Hebrews applies the words to Jesus, the Son of God and son of David.
David's House Established Forever
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God promised David that his house, kingdom, and throne would endure forever. Jesus, from David’s line, is the King whose kingdom will never end.
The Promise Made to Abraham's Seed
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God promised the land to Abram’s offspring. Paul says the promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed, meaning one: Christ.
Seed of Isaac (Gen. 21:12)
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God told Abraham that his offspring would be reckoned through Isaac, not Ishmael. Paul uses the verse to show that God’s promise works by His choice, and the line leads to Christ.
As Isaac's Seed, Will Bless All Nations
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God promised Abraham that through his offspring all nations would be blessed. Paul says the promise points to one Offspring, Christ, and that Gentiles are blessed through in Him.
The Seed of Isaac Promised as the Redeemer
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God repeated His promise to Isaac: through your offspring all nations will be blessed. Hebrews quotes God’s word that Abraham’s offspring would come through Isaac.
The Seed of Jacob
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At Bethel God told Jacob that all the families of the earth would be blessed through him and his offspring. Luke’s genealogy traces Jesus back through Jacob, Isaac, and Abraham.
A Star Out of Jacob
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Balaam saw a star coming from Jacob and a scepter from Israel, “but not now… but not near.” The wise men followed a star to the King of the Jews. The star and scepter speak of a King, which Jesus is.
The Seed of David (The Fruit of His Body)
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God swore an oath to David that one of his own descendants would sit on his throne. Peter says David knew this oath and spoke of the Christ.
The Supremacy of David's Seed Amazes Kings
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David sang that all the kings of the earth would give thanks to the LORD when they hear His words. Isaiah says kings will shut their mouths at the Servant. The Magi’s worship of Jesus was an early picture of this.
David's Seed, Throne, Kingdom Endure Forever
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God swore by His that David’s line and throne would endure forever. Gabriel told Mary her son would sit on David’s throne and His kingdom would never end.
Christ, Our Kinsman, Has Redeemed Us
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Boaz, a close relative, redeemed Naomi’s land and married Ruth. The law gave the right of redemption to a kinsman. Jesus became our kinsman by taking on flesh, and redeemed us with His blood.
Called Emmanuel
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Isaiah named the child of the sign Immanuel, “God with us,” and addressed the land as His. Matthew says the name was fulfilled in Jesus.
Born of a Virgin
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Isaiah gave the house of David a sign: the virgin will conceive and bear a son. Matthew and Luke record that Mary conceived Jesus by the Holy Spirit while still a virgin. Jeremiah 31:22 is sometimes linked here, but that reading is uncertain.
Great Persons Were to Visit Him
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Psalm 72 prays that kings from far away would bring gifts to the king. Isaiah 60 mentions gold and frankincense from Sheba. The Magi brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh to the child Jesus. Matthew does not quote these passages.
A Voice in the Wilderness
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Isaiah hears a voice: prepare the way of the Lord. All four Gospels hear it in John.
A Messenger Before His Face
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Malachi hears God send a messenger to prepare the way, and the Lord coming to His temple.
Elijah to Come
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Malachi says Elijah will come before the great day. Jesus says John is that Elijah, if you will receive it.
The God Who Changes Not
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God tells Israel He does not change, and that is why they still exist. Hebrews says Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Forerunner Would Turn Many to Righteousness
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Malachi’s last words promise Elijah, who will turn hearts before the day of the LORD. The angel told Zechariah his son John would do exactly that.
Light in Galilee
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Isaiah names Zebulun and Naphtali, Galilee of the nations, as the place a great light would rise.
The Spirit upon Him
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Isaiah's servant and Isaiah's preacher are anointed. Jesus reads the line in Nazareth as today's news.
A Prophet Like Moses
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Moses says God will raise up a prophet like him from among the brothers. Peter names Jesus as that prophet.
Teaching in Parables
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Asaph says he will open his mouth in a parable. Matthew hears Jesus doing that with the crowds.
He Took Our Illnesses
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Isaiah's servant bears griefs and sorrows. Matthew reads that of the evening when many were healed.
The Gentle Servant
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Isaiah's servant will not quarrel or crush a bruised reed. Matthew reads that of Jesus withdrawing rather than making a scene.